Icelandic businessman accused of snatching taxi driver’s bag in Phuket
An Icelandic businessman has been accused of snatching a taxi driver’s handbag in Phuket, though he denies theft and says the incident was a misunderstanding.
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UPDATE: Thailand removes Phuket provincial clerk from civil service pending bribery case
Thailand’s Department of Provincial Administration said the allegations against Phuket provincial clerk Rungreung Thimabut were not negligent or petty offenses and said the public prosecutor was not acting as his defense counsel in ordering him removed pending a bribery case.
Video shows tourist fight in Phuket after argument escalates
An Instagram video shows a confrontation between tourists in Phuket escalating from an argument into a physical fight as an employee tried to break it up.
Nam-ing Sutthida wins Miss Universe Phuket 2026 crown
Nam-ing Sutthida Iadpoo was crowned Miss Universe Phuket 2026 in the pageant final at Novotel Phuket City Phokeethra and will represent Phuket at Miss Universe Thailand 2026.
Phuket vice governor leads youth road safety training for 83 students
Phuket Vice Governor Romdon led the second round of a school road safety programme at Phuket Technological College, where 83 students received traffic law lessons and practical motorcycle training.
Bank of Thailand says phase 2 of green finance program targets Phuket hotels with about 35 billion baht approved
The Bank of Thailand said phase 2 of its green finance transition program is focused on Phuket hotel businesses, with about 35 billion baht already approved.
Three arrested in Phuket City drug raid, police seize 55.45 grams of crystal meth
A police raid on a residence in Phuket City led to the arrest of three suspects and the seizure of 55.45 grams of crystal methamphetamine, police said.
Phuket MP alleges entrenched corruption and extortion networks in province
A People’s Party MP for Phuket has alleged long-standing corruption, extortion and influence networks in the province, and called for transparent investigations and explanations for recent official transfers.
Traffic warning issued as 100 cement trucks head to Phuket cancer centre site
Vachira Phuket Hospital has warned motorists to avoid Pracha Uthit Rd in Ratsada as about 100 concrete mixer trucks move in and out of the cancer centre construction site between 6am and 4pm.
Hong Kong court jails gang member in case linked to Phuket massage job scam
A Hong Kong court has jailed a gang member in a prostitution case involving two Thai women, including one who was referred to a massage therapist job in Phuket before being trafficked to Hong Kong.
Roadside fight involving three transgender women and two foreign men captured in Phuket
A June 16 roadside fight in Phuket involved three transgender women, while two foreign men repeatedly tried to break up the altercation, according to the source material.